Woman killed in Orlando-area apartment fire, authorities say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A woman died in an Orlando-area apartment fire, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Crews responded to the 200-square-foot unit in a duplex near the intersection of Wakulla Way and Rio Grande Ave. late Wednesday afternoon.  When firefighters entered the home, they discovered the body of a woman who was not immediately identified.  The cause of death remains under investigation.

In a later update, Orange County Fire Rescue said the American Red Cross had been notified and was assisting.